JP2021526979A - 90 degree automatic switch spindle mounting assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A new mounting assembly used with the air spindle is described. This mounting assembly includes an insertable top that can be inserted into and rotatable within the mounting collar. The insertable top is formed by an upper disc-shaped portion with a first diameter and a lower disc-shaped portion with a second diameter adjacent to the upper disc-shaped portion. The outer periphery of the upper disc-shaped portion has a groove formed therein, and the upper disc-shaped portion and the lower disc-shaped portion penetrate the groove and are formed in the axial direction perpendicular to the groove. Has a passage. The mounting assembly further includes a sleeve disposed below the insertable top, which defines an opening with a side wall perpendicular to the insertable top, which holds the spindle. The port inside the wall of the sleeve, sized to do so, defines an opening that provides fluid communication with the insertable top passage.
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Description

This application claims and relates to the priority of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 681,441 of the prior application entitled "Ninety Degree Outo Changer Spindle Mounting Assembly" filed on June 11, 2018. This prior application, including the entire description and figures provided, is incorporated herein by reference.

The present disclosure relates to machining processing as a whole, and more specifically to devices and methods for machining.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are used for machining processing and utilize computer controllers. This computer controller generally reads G-code instructions for driving a electromechanical device used to manufacture metal components by selectively removing metal. The CNC numerically indicates and interpolates the cutting tool in the machining area of the machine.

Power mechanical devices are often pneumatic tools (eg drills) and are adapted to connect with CNC machines by inserting or retracting them into the CNC machine. Pneumatic tools or spindles may be manually connected to the CNC machine or an automatic tool changer may be utilized.

Some tools are available from the CNC tool magazine, but the machine needs to be stopped after replacement so that a suitable power connection with the tool can be established. Other tools are pre-connected to the pneumatic source but must be manually engaged with the CNC machine. Therefore, CNC machines are generally programmed to stop before a normal machining cycle to allow manual tool setting or creating a suitable power link with the tool after coupling with the machine. NS.

Equipment and methods for machining are provided. A feature of the examples described herein allows machining while improving the tool replacement process. These features can also provide flexibility for using various types of tools with CNC machines or other control devices.

The claimed invention provides a device and method for machining that improves the tool replacement process. The present invention further provides devices and methods that provide flexibility for the use of various types of tools that work on a plane parallel to the ground.

More specifically, what is disclosed is a mounting assembly used with an air spindle. This mounting assembly includes an insertable top that can be inserted into and rotatable within the mounting collar. The insertable top is formed by an upper disc-shaped portion with a first diameter and a lower disc-shaped portion with a second diameter adjacent to the upper disc-shaped portion. The outer circumference of the upper disc-shaped portion has a groove formed therein, and the upper disc-shaped portion and the lower disc-shaped portion penetrate the groove and are formed in the axial direction perpendicular to the groove. Has. This mounting assembly further includes a sleeve disposed below the insertable top. The sleeve defines an opening with a side wall perpendicular to the insertable top, which is sized to hold the spindle. A port inside the wall of the sleeve defines an opening that provides fluid communication with an insertable top passage. The sleeve further comprises an edge perpendicular to the opening, which defines a bow-shaped channel concentric with the opening and having a given depth. This bow-shaped channel extends into the area of the side wall away from the edge.

In one example, the sidewall further defines one or more holes perpendicular to the sidewall to secure the spindle within the opening.

In another example, the first diameter of the upper disc in the mounting assembly is smaller than the second diameter of the lower disc.

In yet another example, the mounting assembly further comprises an end cap with an end cap body. This end cap body has an end cap opening that penetrates the end cap body to accept the insertable top so that the insertable top can be rotated 360 degrees with respect to the end cap. Define the part. The mounting assembly includes a mounting collar and a collar with a collar arm. This mounting collar defines a collar opening that penetrates the mounting collar to accommodate the end cap.

In a different example, the mounting assembly further includes an end cap with an outer wall to define a penetrating end cap opening, allowing the insertable top to rotate 360 degrees with respect to the collar. Accept the insertable top. The mounting assembly includes a radian scale placed on the outer wall to indicate the amount of rotation of the insertable top relative to the collar.

The above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be recognized and understood by those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, figures and the appended claims.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary machining system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of another part of the system of FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view of the spindle and mounting collar assembly of the system of FIG. It is a perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. It is a side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. FIG. 4 is another side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. It is a side view of the end of a quick replacement adapter. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the end of the quick replacement adapter of FIG. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the end of the quick replacement adapter of FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view of a spindle and mounting collar assembly in the system of FIG. 1 with different quick replacement end end adapters.

If desired, detailed embodiments are disclosed herein, but it is understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples and the systems and methods described below can be embodied in various forms. I want to be. Therefore, the specific structural details and functional details disclosed herein are not limited, but merely as a basis for claims, and to those skilled in the art, in substantially any suitable detailed structure and detailed function. Please interpret it as a typical basis for teaching the disclosed subject to be used in various ways. Moreover, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting and are intended to provide an understandable explanation.

As used herein, the term "one (a) or (an)" is defined as one or more. The term "plurality" as used herein is defined as two or more. The term "another" as used herein is defined as at least second or higher. The terms "inclusion" and "having" as used herein are defined as having (ie, open language). The term "coupled" as used herein is defined as "connected", if not necessarily directly and not necessarily mechanically.

The term "air" is intended to cover a wide range of many different types of fluids, including oils mixed with air. Various materials, or combinations of materials, can be used to construct the mounting collar assembly and its components. For example, materials such as metals, alloys, composites, plastics, ceramics, and other inorganic or organic materials, or combinations thereof, may be used.
Machining system

With reference to the drawings, in detail FIGS. 1 and 2, the machining system is shown and is generally represented by reference number 102. The system 102 can include a control device 104 such as a CNC machine, a tool carousel 140, and one or more tools or spindles 142. The control device 104 can include a user input device 106 for inputting instructions. The control device 104 can utilize various computer hardware and software to perform machining of the workpiece. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited based on the type of control utilized.

The system 102 can also have a universal spindle mounting assembly (USMA) 150 that works with the spindle 142, allowing automatic spindle replacement using a CNC machine 104. In an exemplary embodiment of the system 102, the spindle 142 is replaced between the CNC machine 104 and the tool carousel 140 by an automatic replacement device, which will be described in detail later. However, the present disclosure contemplates the use of other structures and techniques for connecting and disconnecting the spindle 142 with the CNC machine 104 via the use of the USMA 150, such as a linear carousel.

With reference to FIG. 2, the USMA 150 may include a mounting collar assembly 250 and a mounting block or manifold body 200. The mounting collar assembly 220 may be operably coupled to the mounting collar assembly 230. The mounting collar assembly 230 holds the spindle 240 parallel to the ground as shown, while the mounting block or manifold body 200 may be operably coupled to the CNC machine 104. The workpiece 290 is shown to be machined using the system 102.
90 degree mounting assembly

FIG. 3 is a side view of the spindle and mounting collar assembly 240 of the system of FIG. First shown above is a (USMA) 150 that is mechanically coupled to a CNC machine 104. Next is the mounting collar 220. The mounting collar 220 includes a top side 326 and a bottom side 328. The mounting collar 220 includes a collar opening 324 formed through between the top side 326 and the bottom side 328 as shown.

The mounting collar 220 includes a passage 324 for fluid communication between the air inlet assembly 322 and the collar opening 324. The air inlet assembly 322 has a threaded end 323 for insertion into the mounting collar 330. In one example, the air inlet assembly 322 includes a spring-loaded check valve. This check valve opens when a given pressure is exceeded, allowing fluid such as air to flow into the air inlet assembly 322. The use of check valves significantly reduces any dirt and unwanted debris from entering the air inlet assembly 322. This is especially important when the mounting collar assembly 240 and spindle 360 with the cutting tip 362 are housed in the tool carousel and / or not in use. In another example, air is guided through the USMA150 itself (not shown). The mounting collar 220 is mechanically coupled to the collar sleeve 330.

Further, the mounting sleeve 330 is adapted to mechanically hold the mounting assembly 230, which will be further described below. A prior art spindle 360 with a cutting tip 362 is also shown. The present invention is not limited to the particular type of spindle 360, but spindles available from Boca Raton's AIR TURBINE Technologies are shown to work effectively in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mounting assembly 230 of FIG. First, from the top, an insertable top 344 for insertion into the mounting collar 330 is shown. The mounting assembly 230 is rotatably mounted inside the mounting sleeve 330 and is adjustable to any position in a 360 degree circular position. In one example, a radian scale (not shown) is placed on the outer wall of the mounting assembly 230 to indicate the angle of rotation of the insertable top 344 with respect to the mounting sleeve 330.

The insertable top 344 is formed with an upper disc shape portion 344 and a lower disc shape portion 348 to define a groove in the sealing channel 347. The sealing channel may include an O-shaped ring (not shown). The diameter of the upper disc shape portion 344 is smaller than the diameter of the lower disc shape portion 348 in one example. Further, the outer circumference of the upper disc shape portion 344 includes a groove 356 formed therein. The axial air passage 342 is formed through an insertable top 344 including an upper disc shape portion 344 and a lower disc shape portion 348. The axial air passage 342 is indicated by a broken line in the side view shown in FIG.

FIG. 5, which is referred to next, is a side view of the mounting assembly 230 of FIG. A sleeve 352, disposed below the insertable top 344 of the mounting assembly 230, is shown. The sleeve has a substantially circular opening 354 with a side wall 360 and accommodates the spindle 360. The side wall 360 includes a port 364 for fluid communication with the axial air passage 342. Port 364 is formed to provide compressed air to the spindle 360. The axial air passage 342 includes an O-shaped ring 341 on the inner wall for sealing with the USMA 150. The axial air passage 342 is further formed with a threaded side wall. The nipple 343 with the external thread is screwed into the screw of the axial air passage 342 to allow compressed air to pass through and to secure the spindle 360 to the mounting assembly 230. An optional locking screw (not shown) may be used in addition to the nipple 343.

The circular opening 354 is substantially perpendicular to the axial air passage 342. In other words, this vertical arrangement is 90 degrees with respect to USMA150. A sleeve 352 that surrounds the circular opening 354 longer than half the circumference includes an edge 358 perpendicular to the circular opening 354. The edge 358 defines a bow-shaped channel 356 concentric with the circular opening 354. The bow-shaped channel 356 has a depth that extends into the region of the side wall 360 away from the edge 358.

FIG. 6 is another side view of the mounting assembly 230 of FIG. A bow-shaped channel 356 with a depth extending into the region of the side wall 360 away from the edge 358 is shown. An internal bow-shaped channel 366 is formed on the side wall 360. Fluid communication between the internal bow-shaped channel 366 and the bow-shaped channel 356 allows exhaust from the spindle 360 to pass through the bow-shaped channel 356 from the internal bow-shaped channel 366. ..

FIG. 7 is a side view of the quick replacement adapter end 310, such as the Universal Spindle Mounting Assembly (USMA) 312. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the end of the quick replacement adapter of FIG. A plurality of openings 802 penetrating the 812 are shown. These openings 802 through the 812 may be threaded and are set screws that engage the channel 347 of FIG. 4 to hold the mounting assembly 230 within the mounting sleeve 330 of FIG. Not shown).

FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the end of the quick replacement adapter of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the spindle and mounting collar assembly 240 of the system of FIG. 1 with different quick replacement end adapters 378. An example of a cutting tip 1040 is also shown. It is important to note that this cutting tip 10140 is merely an example and other cutting tips are intended within the exact scope of the present invention.

The mounting collar assembly 240 can be assembled from a variety of metallic materials, as well as non-metallic materials, including organic and inorganic materials, or composites. The embodiments described herein are intended to provide an overall understanding of the structure of the various embodiments, and they are all of the devices and systems that may utilize the structures described herein. It is not intended to serve as a complete description of the elements and features. Many other embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art when considering the above description. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived such that structural and logical substitutions and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The figures are also just representative and may not follow the scale. Some of them can be exaggerated, while others can be deprecated. Therefore, specifications and figures should be considered as illustrations, not limitations. Therefore, although specific embodiments have been exemplified and described herein, it should be understood that any arrangement calculated to achieve the same objective can be exchanged for the particular embodiments shown. The present disclosure is intended to cover all applications or variations of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art when considering the above description. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode intended for carrying out the invention, but the invention is all embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. Will be included.

Claims (18)

A mounting assembly used with an air spindle,
An insertable top that is inserted into and rotatable in the mounting collar, adjacent to the upper disc shape with a first diameter and the upper disc shape with a second diameter. The lower disk-shaped portion is formed, and the outer periphery of the upper disk-shaped portion has a groove formed therein, and the upper disk-shaped portion and the lower disk-shaped portion penetrate the groove. With an insertable top, which has an axially formed passage perpendicular to the
A sleeve disposed below the insertable apex, defining an opening with a side wall perpendicular to the insertable apex, the opening being sized to hold the spindle. , The port inside the wall of the sleeve defines the opening that provides fluid communication with the passage of the insertable top, further comprising an edge perpendicular to the opening, said edge. A mounting assembly comprising a sleeve that defines a bow-shaped channel that is concentric with the opening and has a given depth, the bow-shaped channel extending into the region of the side wall away from the edge. The mounting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first diameter of the upper disc shape portion is smaller than the second diameter of the lower disc shape portion. The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein the sidewall further defines one or more holes perpendicular to the sidewall to secure the spindle within the opening. An end cap with an end cap body, the end cap body is said to allow the insertable top to rotate 360 degrees with respect to the end cap. An end cap and an end cap that define an end cap opening that penetrates the end cap body for receiving.
The mounting assembly of claim 1, comprising a mounting collar and a collar arm, wherein the mounting collar further comprises a collar that defines a collar opening through the mounting collar for receiving the end cap. An end cap with an outer wall for defining an end cap opening that penetrates the end cap so as to accept the insertable top and allow it to rotate 360 degrees with respect to the collar. When,
The mounting assembly of claim 4, further comprising a radian scale disposed on the outer wall to indicate the amount of rotation of the insertable top with respect to the collar. Further equipped with a gas inlet connected to the mounting collar
The mounting assembly according to claim 4, wherein the mounting collar further defines a fluid communication passage between the gas inlet and the collar opening. The mounting assembly of claim 6, wherein the gas inlet comprises a check valve adapted to allow the gas to rise above a given pressure and pass through the gas inlet above a given pressure. The mounting assembly of claim 4, further comprising a spindle. The mounting assembly according to claim 4, further comprising an air supply line detachably mounted on the gas inlet. The mounting assembly according to claim 4, further comprising a CNC machine detachably mounted on the collar. It ’s a machining system,
With the spindle
CNC machine and
With automatic replacement device
Gas supply line and
It ’s a mounting assembly,
It is inserted into the mounting collar and is rotatable in it, formed by an upper disc shape with a first diameter and a lower disc shape with a second diameter adjacent to the upper disc shape. The outer periphery of the upper disc-shaped portion has a groove formed therein, and the upper disc-shaped portion and the lower disc-shaped portion penetrate the groove in the axial direction perpendicular to the groove. With an insertable top with a formed passage,
A sleeve disposed below the insertable apex, defining an opening with a side wall perpendicular to the insertable apex, the opening being sized to hold the spindle. The port inside the wall of the sleeve defines the opening that provides fluid communication with the passage of the insertable top, further comprising an edge perpendicular to the opening, said edge. Defines a bow-shaped channel that is concentric with the opening and has a given depth, and the bow-shaped channel extends into the region of the side wall away from the edge, including a sleeve. A machining system equipped with. The machining system according to claim 11, wherein the first diameter of the upper disc-shaped portion is smaller than the second diameter of the lower disc-shaped portion. 11. The machining system of claim 11, wherein the side wall further defines one or more holes perpendicular to the side wall to secure the spindle within the opening. An end cap with an end cap body, the end cap body is said to allow the insertable top to rotate 360 degrees with respect to the end cap. An end cap and an end cap that define an end cap opening that penetrates the end cap body for receiving.
11. The machining system of claim 11, comprising a mounting collar and a collar arm, further comprising a collar that defines a collar opening through the mounting collar for receiving the end cap. .. An end cap with an outer sidewall that penetrates the end cap to accept the insertable top so that the insertable top can be rotated 360 degrees with respect to the collar. End cap to define the opening, and the end cap,
14. The machining system of claim 14, further comprising a radian scale disposed on the outer wall to indicate the amount of rotation of the insertable top with respect to the collar. Further equipped with a gas inlet connected to the mounting collar
The machining system of claim 14, wherein the mounting collar further defines a fluid communication passage between the gas inlet and the collar opening. 16. The machining system of claim 16, wherein the gas inlet comprises a check valve adapted to allow the gas to rise above a given pressure and pass through the gas inlet above a given pressure. Axialally formed passages at the insertable top are formed with internal threads and threaded nipples that allow pressure gas to pass through and secure the spindle to the sleeve. The machining system according to claim 11.

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